Q: When you’re faced with a pitcher who is struggling, is there anything specific you do to calm them down and help them regain their focus?

A: Sometimes. We’ve got a lot of different guys. Some guys you can ride a little bit and some guys you want to take it a little easier and try to slow things down for them. You know they’re professionals too and they know what they need to do to be successful so sometimes when things are going wrong, less is more.

Q: What would you say, so far this season, as a team you’re most proud of?

A: I think just how we’ve rebounded from a bad start, started 2-10 and guys didn’t blink. Obviously, there’s a long way to go and we’re not where we want to be but for us, I think we started last year 19-40 and starting off this year 2-10 and sucking it up and battling and winning a bunch of series. I think we’re proud of that so far but, like I said, there’s still a long way to go.

Q: You always seem so optimistic. Where does that come from and what do you do to maintain that optimism daily?

A: You know, I think just my faith. I know where I come from and whose I am and I don’t really let outside influences deter me or determine where I go. There’s always going to be people that believe in you. There’s always going to be people who don’t believe in you but if you don’t believe in yourself and what you can do, you’re going to be in trouble. I’ll definitely always stay optimistic and try to keep that mindset.